Harrison Demchick
@harrisondemchick.bsky.social
The world's most thorough content editor. More than 80 books and 60 authors guided toward publication. Author of The Listeners (2012). Singer/songwriter of Otherguy (2018). Screenwriter of Ape Canyon (2019). Hire me: https://reedsy.com/harrison-demchick
I cannot emphasize the "read" part strongly enough. Good writers are almost always avid readers, too.
November 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I cannot emphasize the "read" part strongly enough. Good writers are almost always avid readers, too.
My goal with Reptiles was to offer social commentary in the context of an entertaining alternate future story. I hope I succeeded. Reptiles is currently available on Amazon for 99 cents. All proceeds go to charity.
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
My goal with Reptiles was to offer social commentary in the context of an entertaining alternate future story. I hope I succeeded. Reptiles is currently available on Amazon for 99 cents. All proceeds go to charity.
I need some book-related late night videos to watch. What are your favorite channels on Youtube that deal with books, authors, and literature?
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I need some book-related late night videos to watch. What are your favorite channels on Youtube that deal with books, authors, and literature?
Today is World Kindness Day. The world could use a little more kindness right now, wouldn't you agree?
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Today is World Kindness Day. The world could use a little more kindness right now, wouldn't you agree?
That moment when you realize your side writing project has taken over and is now your main WIP.
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
That moment when you realize your side writing project has taken over and is now your main WIP.
A little bit of music for you. This clip is from "I'm on Your Side," from my album, Otherguy
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
A little bit of music for you. This clip is from "I'm on Your Side," from my album, Otherguy
Remember, having to rewrite something is not a sign of failure or that your work is bad, even if you have to rewrite many times. It's simply part of the process.
November 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Remember, having to rewrite something is not a sign of failure or that your work is bad, even if you have to rewrite many times. It's simply part of the process.
If you are in the U.S., today is a day to make your voice heard. Don't sit on the sidelines. Go participate.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If you are in the U.S., today is a day to make your voice heard. Don't sit on the sidelines. Go participate.
It's Halloween, so let's hear some suggestions on great horror novels that have flown under the radar but deserve to be read - and yes, if you are a writer, that can include your own books. Feel free to plug them!
#WritersLift #WritersLife #HorrorNovels #HorrorFiction #IAmWriting #WritingCommunity
#WritersLift #WritersLife #HorrorNovels #HorrorFiction #IAmWriting #WritingCommunity
October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's Halloween, so let's hear some suggestions on great horror novels that have flown under the radar but deserve to be read - and yes, if you are a writer, that can include your own books. Feel free to plug them!
#WritersLift #WritersLife #HorrorNovels #HorrorFiction #IAmWriting #WritingCommunity
#WritersLift #WritersLife #HorrorNovels #HorrorFiction #IAmWriting #WritingCommunity
There is power in writing. It can change who we are - and sometimes it can even change the world
October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
There is power in writing. It can change who we are - and sometimes it can even change the world
Writing is an art and professional that allows you to bring new things into the world. Use your power wisely
#writing #amwriting #iamwriting #writingcommunity #writerslife
#writing #amwriting #iamwriting #writingcommunity #writerslife
October 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Writing is an art and professional that allows you to bring new things into the world. Use your power wisely
#writing #amwriting #iamwriting #writingcommunity #writerslife
#writing #amwriting #iamwriting #writingcommunity #writerslife
Tools to get through a writing session. Coffee, yes or no?
October 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Tools to get through a writing session. Coffee, yes or no?
Being published is not what determines whether or not you are a writer. If you are WRITING, congratulations: You are a writer!
#writers #writinglife #writingcommunity #youareawriter #amwriting #iamwriting
#writers #writinglife #writingcommunity #youareawriter #amwriting #iamwriting
September 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Being published is not what determines whether or not you are a writer. If you are WRITING, congratulations: You are a writer!
#writers #writinglife #writingcommunity #youareawriter #amwriting #iamwriting
#writers #writinglife #writingcommunity #youareawriter #amwriting #iamwriting
How much of your fiction is pure fiction, and how much of it says something about you and/or your view of the world?
September 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
How much of your fiction is pure fiction, and how much of it says something about you and/or your view of the world?
That feeling you get when you finish your first draft
September 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
That feeling you get when you finish your first draft
Spotlight on books I have edited: The Leopard Behind the Moon by Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev
More details: www.amazon.com/dp/0062993615
More details: www.amazon.com/dp/0062993615
September 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Spotlight on books I have edited: The Leopard Behind the Moon by Mayonn Paasewe-Valchev
More details: www.amazon.com/dp/0062993615
More details: www.amazon.com/dp/0062993615
Spotlight on books I have edited: Murder Bimbo: A Novel by Rebecca Novack
More info: www.amazon.com/dp/166821461X
More info: www.amazon.com/dp/166821461X
September 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Spotlight on books I have edited: Murder Bimbo: A Novel by Rebecca Novack
More info: www.amazon.com/dp/166821461X
More info: www.amazon.com/dp/166821461X
